Physical Chemistry: Quanta, Matter, and Change, 2nd Edition

This engaging alternative pathway through the physical chemistry course is for instructors who prefer to start with quantum mechanics, then introduce statistical mechanics and thermodynamics. The new edition helps students even further by reorganizing its coverage into a series of brief  “Topics” divided into “Focus” sections. There is also greatly expanded support for students who struggle with the mathematics require for the course.

Table of Contents

F1 Foundations
F2 The principles of quantum mechanics
F3 The quantum mechanics of motion
F4 Approximation methods
F5 Atomic structure and spectra
F6 Molecular structure
F7 Molecular symmetry
F8 Interactions
F9 Molecular spectroscopy
F10 Magnetic resonance
F11 Statistical thermodynamics
F12 The First Law of thermodynamics
F13 The Second and Third Laws of thermodynamics
F14 Physical equilibria
F15 Chemical equilibria
F16 Molecular motion
F17 Chemical kinetics
F18 Reaction dynamics
F19 Processes in fluid systems
F20 Processes on solid surfaces